Beach Haven SUP
Eco-Tours

The Beach Haven SUP eco-tour is our signature experience — a relaxed, social paddle across Barnegat Bay packed with wildlife and views. Launching from Pearl Street at the bay, you’ll glide out to Mordecai Island and through quiet coves at a conversational pace over about an hour and 45 minutes. First-timers and seasoned paddlers fit right in, and groups love it for birthdays and bachelorette outings.

Where the Tour Goes and What You’ll See

The tour launches from Pearl Street and heads to Mordecai Island, weaving through coves the whole way. It’s not a race — the focus is wildlife, scenery, and good company.

Barnegat Bay is one of only 28 estuaries the EPA’s National Estuary Program recognizes as nationally significant, and it shows: expect ospreys, great blue herons, egrets, turtles, and rays, with dolphins now and then. Sightings vary by season, but there’s almost always something worth pausing for.

Designed for First-Timers

At South End Surf ‘N Paddle, we offer a wide selection of beginner-friendly experiences. No paddleboarding experience is needed. The bay is calm and protected, and guides walk everyone through the basics at the launch so you feel steady before heading out on open water.

Every participant is outfitted with a life jacket, and our guides are CPR-certified — important on the water, as the U.S. Coast Guard notes that proper life jacket use is the single most effective safety measure for boaters and paddlers alike. To ensure everyone gets personalized attention, this tour runs at a tight 5:1 paddler-to-instructor ratio.

Group Pricing and Celebrations

Tours hold up to 12 people, and the per-person price drops as your group grows — a popular setup for parties and family trips.

You can book up to 12 online; for larger or custom events, contact our team to arrange a private or multi-session outing.

What to Wear, Bring, and Expect

Wear a swimsuit or athletic clothing that can get wet, and bring sunscreen, a towel, and sunglasses with a strap. Footwear that can get wet helps at the launch; we provide the board, paddle, and life jacket. Swimming ability is required.

Check in at our shop 20 minutes before your time; the tour launches from Pearl Street at the bay. If wind or weather turns, we’ll reach out to reschedule under our 100% Positive Experience Guarantee.